Miami Dolphins at New York Jets

Injuries noted

Miami Dolphins: Darrell Baker Jr. (PUP-R) — Baker (undisclosed) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Dolphins on Sunday.; Rene Konga (IR); Trey Moore (IR-R) — ir; Cole Turner (IR) — Turner (undisclosed) reverted to the Dolphins' injured-reserve list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.; Reese Taylor (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Quadricep); practice: DNP. Taylor (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.; Ronnie Harrison Jr. (IR) — The Dolphins placed Harrison (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.; Robert Beal Jr. (Doubtful) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Doubtful (Hamstring); practice: Limited. doubtful; De'Von Achane (IR) — The Dolphins placed Achane (knee) on injured reserve Monday.; Willie Gay Jr. (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Illness); practice: Limited. questionable; Kyle Louis (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Knee); practice: Full.

New York Jets: Tyler Baron (PUP-R) — The Jets moved Baron (knee) to the reserve/PUP list Sunday, Eric Allen and Amanda Vogt of the team's official site report.; Kingsley Jonathan (IR) — ir; VJ Payne (IR); Tre Brown (IR) — Brown (undisclosed) was placed on the Jets' injured reserve Sunday, Amanda Vogt and Eric Allen of the team's official site report.; Anez Cooper (IR-R) — The Jets placed Cooper (shoulder) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.; Chip Trayanum (IR) — Trayanum (neck) was placed on injured reserve by the Jets on Sunday, Eric Allen & Amanda Vogt of the team's official website report.; Marcelino McCrary-Ball (IR) — ir; David Onyemata (IR) — Onyemata (groin) underwent core-muscle surgery Wednesday, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports.; Arian Smith (IR) — Smith (knee) underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports.; Breece Hall (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Quadricep); practice: Limited. Hall (quadriceps) is unlikely to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.; Dylan Parham (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Knee); practice: Limited. Parham (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.; Braiden McGregor (IR) — McGregor (pectoral) was placed on the Jets' injured reserve list Wednesday, Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.; Joseph Ossai (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Ankle); practice: DNP. Ossai (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.; Kiko Mauigoa (IR) — The Jets placed Mauigoa (quadriceps) on injured reserve Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.; Kene Nwangwu (Questionable) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Questionable (Knee); practice: Full. Nwangwu (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.; Max Mitchell (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Concussion); practice: DNP. Mitchell (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.; Francisco Mauigoa (Out) — Official injury report, Wk 7: Out (Quadricep); practice: DNP.

QUARTERBACK

• Geno Smith is the projected starting quarterback for NYJ

  7.55 Y/A

  Through 6 games in 2026, Geno Smith threw for 1336 passing yards, completed 68.9% of his passes and averaged 7.55 yards per attempt. Last season over 15 games he threw for 3025 yards, completed 67.4% and averaged 6.75 yards per attempt, 19-17 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 7-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

• Malik Willis is the projected starting quarterback for MIA

  6.53 Y/A

  Through 5 games in 2026, Malik Willis threw for 849 passing yards, completed 56.2% of his passes and averaged 6.53 yards per attempt. Last season over 4 games he threw for 422 yards, completed 85.7% and averaged 12.06 yards per attempt, 3-0 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 2-4 touchdown-to-interception line is 5 games in.

TRENCHES

• MIA: 4.9 yards per rush attempt to NYJ's 3.58

  1.32 Y/C

  Miami averages 4.9 a carry over five games, up from 4.64, while the Jets have dropped to 3.58 from 4.53. The Jets' run game falling off that much over six games is a real concern. Miami can lean on the ground to control the game on the road. If the Jets fall behind, their run game won't help them climb back.

• MIA: 126.6 rushing yards per game to NYJ's 94.5

  32.1 YPG

  Miami runs for 126.6 a game over 5 games, close to last season's 120.2. The Jets have fallen hard, from 123.3 last season to 94.5 over 6 games. Miami's number looks stable. The Jets' drop is the part that could move back up, but six games of it is more than a blip, so expect Miami to carry the ground game in New Jersey.

PASS RUSH

• NYJ: 2.83 sacks recorded per game to MIA's 0.8

  2.03 SACKS

  The Jets are getting home almost three times a game over 6 games, while Miami's defense is under one sack a game across 5. That gap usually comes from a real pass rush on one side and a rush that rarely finishes on the other, though five or six games leaves room for movement. In Dolphins at Jets, the quarterback on the Miami side is the one more likely to be hurried, so sack props and drive killers lean toward New York's defense.

• MIA: 16.2 sack yards lost per game to NYJ's 26.5

  10.3 YDS

  MIA is at 16.2 sack yards lost per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 26.5 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season MIA was at 19.5 over 17 games and NYJ at 24.9 over 17 games.

PACE & SCRIPT

• NYJ: 20.3 points allowed per game to MIA's 26.4

  6.1 PPG

  MIA is at 26.4 points allowed per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 20.3 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season MIA was at 24.9 over 17 games and NYJ at 29.6 over 17 games.

• MIA @ NYJ carries a 39.5 market total

  39.5

  Four points under the 43.5 slate median, the market sees a tighter, lower-scoring game here. Scoring is expected to come slowly, with defenses holding the upper hand. For the expectation to crack, one offense would need to hit early big plays and force the other to chase. A fast start from either side is the main threat to a total priced this low.

• NYJ: 18.7 points per game to MIA's 14

  4.7 PPG

  MIA is at 14 points per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 18.7 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season MIA was at 20.4 over 17 games and NYJ at 17.6 over 17 games.

• NYJ: 30:37 time of possession per game to MIA's 27:46

  2:51 TOP

  MIA is at 27:46 time of possession per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 30:37 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season MIA was at 28:57 over 17 games and NYJ at 28:15 over 17 games.

TURNOVERS

• NYJ: 1.33 takeaways per game to MIA's 0.8

  0.53 TO

  MIA is at 0.8 takeaways per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 1.33 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 24.

RED ZONE

• NYJ: 50% red-zone scoring allowed to MIA's 63.6%

  13.6 PP

  MIA is at 63.6% red-zone scoring allowed over 5 games; NYJ is at 50% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 24.

• MIA: 46.2% red-zone scoring rate to NYJ's 37.5%

  8.7 PP

  MIA is at 46.2% red-zone scoring rate over 5 games; NYJ is at 37.5% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season MIA was at 56.3% over 17 games and NYJ at 44.7% over 17 games.

MISMATCH

• NYJ: 0.67 turnovers a game to MIA's 1.6

  0.67 VS 1.6

  The Jets commit 0.67 turnovers a game over six games, down from 1.35 last season, while Miami is at 1.6, up a bit from 1.41. Miami has to protect the ball against a team that rarely gives extra possessions. Turnover rates jump around, so the Jets' clean start may not last. Possession battles like this often decide close games.

COVERAGE

• NYJ: 37.7% third downs allowed to MIA's 51.7%

  14.1 PP

  The Jets allow conversions on 37.7% of third downs over 6 games, while Miami gives up 51.7% across 5. Paired with the Jets' sack rate, that looks like a defense that gets off the field on obvious passing downs. For Dolphins at Jets, Miami drives are more likely to stall, while New York's offence should get more extended possessions.

• NYJ: 4.68 yards per play allowed to MIA's 5.7

  1.02 Y/P

  The Jets let offences gain 4.68 yards on an average snap across 6 games, while Miami's defense has given up 5.7 over 5. A full yard per play is a wide gap between two units, and it shows up as drives that stall versus drives that keep moving. These samples are only a third of a season, and the sheet does not say who either side faced, so some of the gap may be schedule. For this game, the Jets defense is the steadier side to lean on when sizing up Miami's ability to string together drives.

• NYJ: 185 passing yards allowed per game to MIA's 219.2

  34.2 YPG

  MIA is at 219.2 passing yards allowed per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 185 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 24.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

• MIA lead the series with NYJ since 2025

  2-0 SERIES

  Miami won both meetings last season, and they looked different. The Sep 29 game at home was a one-score finish at 27-21, while the Dec 7 trip to New York was a blowout, 34-10. That road win matters since this one is also at the Jets. Two games is a small sample, so use the Dec 7 result as one data point on how Miami travels to this building rather than proof the Jets cannot compete.

REPLACEMENT

• Kiko Mauigoa (LB) is on injured reserve for NYJ

  IR

  The Jets put linebacker Kiko Mauigoa on injured reserve on Saturday with a quadriceps injury, reported Oct 24. That rules Mauigoa out against Miami. The report names no replacement, so the linebacker snaps go to whoever the Jets have active.

PRACTICE REPORT

• Kiko Mauigoa

  Out

  Quadricep · Did not practice · Out

• Max Mitchell

  Out

  Concussion · Did not practice · Out

• Reese Taylor

  Out

  Quadricep · Did not practice · Out

• Joseph Ossai

  Out

  Ankle · Did not practice · Out

• Robert Beal Jr.

  Doubtful

  Hamstring · Limited practice · Doubtful

• Willie Gay Jr.

  Questionable

  Illness · Limited practice · Questionable

• Kyle Louis

  Questionable

  Knee · Full practice · Questionable

• Dylan Parham

  Questionable

  Knee · Limited practice · Questionable

• Breece Hall

  Questionable

  Quadricep · Limited practice · Questionable

• Kene Nwangwu

  Questionable

  Knee · Full practice · Questionable

• Tucker Addington

  LP

  Limited practice

• JuJu Brents

  FP

  Full practice

• Jaylen Wright

  FP

  Full practice

• Malik Willis

  FP

  Full practice

• Adonai Mitchell

  FP

  Full practice

• Will McDonald IV

  FP

  Full practice

• T'Vondre Sweat

  FP

  Full practice

• Demario Davis

  FP

  Full practice

• Jonah Savaiinaea

  FP

  Full practice

• Will Kacmarek

  FP

  Full practice

• Harrison Phillips

  FP

  Full practice

• Jordyn Brooks

  FP

  Full practice

• Caleb Douglas

  FP

  Full practice

• Jackson Woodard

  FP

  Full practice

SITUATIONAL

• MIA has 7 more days of rest

  14d vs 7d

  Miami comes off the bye with 14 days to rest and prepare, and the Jets are on a standard week. The Dolphins get the healthier body and the extra film time, though they also have to travel for this one. Rest helps most when a team was banged up going into the break, so check the injury report before giving it much weight.

• MIA (0-5) at NYJ (2-4), a division game

  +52 PT GAP

  Miami has lost all five games by a combined 62 points and is 0-3 away from home, so this is a team without a single good result to point to. The Jets sit at 2-4 and -10, which means most of their losses have been close, and they are 1-1 at home. Division games tend to tighten up, but nothing on Miami's sheet suggests the slide is about to stop. The cleaner question for a bettor is whether the Jets can win by margin, since their own point total shows a team that plays tight games.

• MIA: 52 penalty yards per game to NYJ's 74.5

  22.5 YDS

  MIA is at 52 penalty yards per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 74.5 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season MIA was at 47.7 over 17 games and NYJ at 53.5 over 17 games.

• MIA: 41.3% third-down conversion rate to NYJ's 35.1%

  6.2 PP

  MIA is at 41.3% third-down conversion rate over 5 games; NYJ is at 35.1% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 24. Last season MIA was at 34.9% over 17 games and NYJ at 34.9% over 17 games.

STREAK

• MIA has lost 5 straight

  L5

  MIA has lost every game this season, 0-5, and goes on the road to NYJ. Five straight losses usually means real problems, though the sheet doesn't say how close those games were or who they came against. Winless teams tend to get priced as worse than they are, since the market leans on the record. That is the spot to think about here: whether MIA is as bad as 0-5 says, or just as bad as the number implies.

AFTER GARY

• MIA +3.5 → +3.5

  GARY +0.24PP

  Gary's number was 3.5; the same book now shows 3.5.